| Senate gives final OK to Ketron workers comp fix |
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Posted: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:09 am
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The State Senate gave final approval Friday to a bill sponsored by State Senator Bill Ketron (R-Murfreesboro) to immediately suspend a new law to require sole proprietors and partners engaged in the construction industry carry workers’ compensation coverage on themselves. Ketron said the action will allow legislators “to work with due diligence to protect small business owners.”
As amended by the Senate, the new law would be suspended until March 28, 2011. Ketron said recommendations for alternatives are being collected from consumers and affected industries and are being examined. Those recommendations will be studied and taken up during the regular session.
“We should not hurt small businesses as we look for ways to address gaps in coverage for workers in companies in the various construction fields,” added Ketron. “I look forward to helping to forge a solution that will work for all concerned and protect those who might be harmed on the job.”
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